Be it for music that makes you think, or the kind that makes you feel, Deftones are artists in every sense of the word. In this edition of Finely Tuned, we reflect on their magnum opus of the millennium, ‘White Pony’, as it celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.
In this first edition of Misunderstood Masterpieces, we aim to show you why there is no musical opinion mightier than your own. When Metallica released their self-titled album, its departure from their core sound generated extremely mixed reactions. Much of their core fan base swore off their music altogether. Read on to see what they missed out on by doing so.
What makes the self-proclaimed ‘God’s favourite band’ so different from every other punk-rock band ever? From sleeping on couches and floors to reviving a genre, inspiring a generation of fans and all the while redefining themselves through their music; Green Day has gone from being an overnight phenomenon to being synonymous with rock and roll.
In this article, we will examine the band’s journey right from their very first album, till 2017’s One More Light. This section explores the 2000s section of their discography, and the stylistic changes this era brought along with it.
In this article, we reflect on the illustrious career of Soundgarden, the band who took the throne of grunge royalty right alongside Nirvana, and carried on the baton following Kurt’s demise. With a vast discography spanning six albums, each bringing something unique to the table, it was arguably their ‘90s releases that produced the most unforgettable classics.
The British pop duo, Seafret, burst into the acoustic music scene with their debut full-length album ‘Tell Me It’s Real’ in 2016. The band quickly took over the indie pop music scene with their soft, passionate, and earnest music that never fails to strike a chord with the listener. Here’s a look at their debut album and all the soulful music they have to offer.
Signify (1996) By: Afridi Majeed True to its name, ‘Signify’ foretold a shift in tides for Porcupine Tree—not only in terms of musical direction— but also in the songwriting process as a whole. No longer was it merely a moniker under which Steven Wilson released
To their followers, Porcupine Tree aren’t merely a music group. Their art is a way of life. A treasure that enriches the soul, one cannot expect it to waltz its way into your world. If fulfillment is what you crave, you must delve beyond the
Caught in the timeline between two landmark old-school Linkin Park albums, ‘Reanimation’ is a gem in their discography that often goes overlooked. On the occasion of Mike Shinoda’s birthday, Finely Tuned looks back at the hip-hop side of LP’s rap metal era.
Bay Area thrash lords Slayer announced their farewell tour earlier this week, breaking the hearts of millions who grew up listening to them. Join us in this week’s Finely Tuned, as we pay homage to the band that paved the way for the more extreme side of thrash metal, inspiring countless greats to follow in their footsteps.
